Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Next week is final's week at my son's college. He is a freshman Microelectronic Engineering major, so the finals will be pretty intense. The calculus....the physics.....electronic laws, like Ohm's Law...and, the stress! Oh My! During Parent's Weekend last fall I made his favorite Pumpkin Nut Bread, and brought it along with some other goodies. When thinking about what to send him now, I remembered seeing a post at a favorite site, La Table De Nana, featuring cookies with text made with the Brigitte Cookie Cutter (thank you, Monique!). I thought how perfect that would be. For finals he needed the ultimate treat and sweet food for thought, so I made Sugar Cookies with Zen inspired final's wishes....Om....Ohm........and the most important wish.....I baked them, packaged them and mailed them to send some warm wishes for college final's week.When he called to thank me I could feel the calm already.

In large bowl or food processor, cream sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add egg, lemon zest and vanilla extract until well blended. Add the flour and salt and mix until it begins to form a ball, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. If the dough is too dry, add a few drops of water. Scrape dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and press together to form a thick flat disc. Wrap well and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a baking sheet.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick (1/4 inch, if using Brigitte cutter), or desired thickness. The dough needs to be just the right temperature to roll and cut properly. If it is too cold, it is hard to roll, and if it is too soft it becomes difficult to cut and pick up. Roll any scraps back into a ball and chill again. Use as little flour as possible to roll out, so they don't get tough. After cutting, place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes or until just lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack. I use an insulated baking sheet to prevent the edges from getting too brown.

While taking a break from studying for my final which is exactly in 8 hours, I saw your cookies, they were a great source of inspiration, thanks a lot for sharing. Definite calming effect somewhere,and they look delicious, I'm going to hunt down some cookies:)

ah Teo...Sugar Cookies with no sugar?! I guess you could say I wouldn't pass the Calculus final ;-)Sorry for the omission...it is 3/4 cup sugar, and I have just corrected the recipe. Thanks for letting me know...Happy Baking!

Marta...yeah these cutters are just too cute!! I have a link (click on "Brigitte Cookie Cutter" within the text of my blog...it is in purple text) that goes to the ebay seller who is in Germany, but will ship at a reasonable price. It came about a week after I ordered it. I've had a lot of fun putting different words on cookies.

I have wanted this cutter for the longest time...I think you have really inspired me to get it. What a lovely thing to do for your son...I know he will breathe a sigh of relief when all the exams are over...Best wishes to your son!

These are so sweet. I'm a college student too and love this idea. I'm sure your son appreciated them very much. I'm in the midst of exams myself and Im anticipating a brief break between classes and summer classes :)

Awwww! These are the sweetest! I'm going to send the link to my mom in hopes of getting these when I go to college... for now though, I sort of dominate the kitchen : P Jess : )www.livininthekitchen.wordpress.com